TSPSC Prelims and Mains Notes-TSPSC Test Series
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is a set of steps designed to use market/financial incentives in order to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases from deforestation and forest degradation. Its original objective is to reduce green house gases but it can deliver “co-benefits” such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation. REDD+ is … Read more
An increase in the average temperature of Earth’s near surface air and oceans since the mid-20th century 4th assessment report of IPCC: global temperature increased 74+0.18 degree C during the 20th century. Caused by greenhouse gases Water vapour, Co2, Methane, Nitrous Oxide, Ozone, CFCs (in order of abundance) Since the industrial revolution, the burning of … Read more
IAS Questions The ancient civilization in Indian sub-continent differed from those of Egypt, Mesopotamia and Greece in that its culture and traditions have been preserved without a breakdown to the present day. Comment. 12.5-2015 Mesolithic rock cut architecture of India not only reflects the cultural life of the times but also a fine aesthetic sense … Read more
IPCC UN Conference on Environment and Development (Earth Summit), 1992 Agenda 21 An action plan of UN relating to sustainable development adopted at the Earth Summit, 1992 UNFCCC Kyoto Protocol IPCC 1988 by World Meteorological Organisation and UNEP tasked with reviewing and assessing the most recent scientific, technical and socio-economic information produced worldwide relevant to … Read more
1. The Area of Rajasthan is about: a. 2.8 Lakh Square Km. b. 3.4 Lakh Square Km. c. 4.5 Lakh Square Km. d. 5.7 Lakh Square Km. ANS: 3.4 Lakh Square Km. 2. What Fraction of Rajasthan’s land area is desert a. 1/4 b. 1/3 c. 1/2 d. 2/3 ANS: 2/3 3. For which of … Read more
Financial intelligence unit Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) was set by the Government of India in 2004 as the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions. FIU-IND is also responsible for coordinating and strengthening efforts of national and international intelligence, investigation and enforcement agencies in … Read more
Reasons for the growth of militant nationalism (this is different from revolutionary terrorism) Disillusionment of the nationalists with moderate policies The moderates thought that the British could be reformed from within Politically conscious Indians were convinced that the purpose of the British rule was to exploit India economically The nationalists realized that Indian industries … Read more
History, Art, Culture, Literature, Tradition & Heritage of Rajasthan – Major Landmarks in the History of Rajasthan, Major Dynasties, their Administrative and Revenue System. Socio-cultural Issues. – Freedom Movement , Political Awakening and Integration – Salient features of Architecture – Forts and Monuments – Arts, Paintings and Handicrafts. – Important Works of Rajasthani literature. Local … Read more
Problems with criminal justice system National crime record Bureau figures for 2014 states that almost 68 % of the inmates of India’s overflowing prison are under trial and 70 % of those converts are illiterate in 1987 The Law Commission recognised that the low operation ratio is leading pendency in courts and had recommended that … Read more
Border infrastructure projects A radical new approach is now being adopted to accelerate projects to unclog the bottlenecks in border areas, along with work on hundreds of other strategic projects, as the Narendra Modi government sharpens focus on creating infrastructure along India’s borders. From the Bharat Mala project (it envisages a road network along India’s land boundary, stretching from … Read more